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Corporations Respond to the Virus Crisis - Series From G&A Institute -- Excellence in Corporate Citizenship on Display

As the coronavirus infections continued to spread into every corner of the globe, the players in three societal sectors moved into action – the public sector (governments), the private sector (in the main, corporations, public and private) and what the esteemed Professor Peter Drucker identified as the “Social” sector (i.e., not-for-profits, NGOs, academics, foundations, others).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Donates an Additional 200,000 Meals to COVID-19 Hunger-Relief Efforts During Virtual Live Concert of Hope and Thanks

The 200,000 meals will go to Feeding America and other nonprofit organizations throughout the county.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cox Impact: Helping Employees Strengthen Their Physical and Mental Well-Being

Responsible Production & Consumption

SMETA Social Audits Added to SCS Global Services’ Ethical Auditing Portfolio

SCS Global Services (SCS) is pleased to announce that it now offers SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) social compliance audits. SMETA is one of the world’s most widely recognized social compliance auditing programs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Airlines Partners With New York City to Fly Medical Volunteers to Help in COVID-19 Fight

United Airlines is partnering with New York City to provide free round-trip flights for medical volunteers who want to help in the frontline fight against the COVID-19 crisis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Welcome to CoffeeTalk

CoffeeTalk is a series of virtual online conversations designed to discuss key trends, ideas, challenges, and opportunities in corporate social responsibility. Hosted by CyberGrants team members, tune in to hear from top leaders across industries...

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: COVID-19 and the Climate Crisis, Part 1

The COVID-19 virus was not caused by climate change. But this virus probably isn’t the last one that will spill over into the human population. It’s entirely possible that the next one will have that direct link to climate.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful: Watch Where You Toss Used Wipes and Gloves!

National nonprofit Keep America Beautiful® issued an urgent call today for all Americans to properly dispose of cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE), including used sanitizing wipes, masks, and plastic gloves. These belong in the trash, not on the ground.

Energy

Aiming for Carbon Neutral by 2050; Building the Rocket Ship for the New "Moon Shot"

Decarbonization is a hot topic and can be considered the new “moon shot” of the 21st century. In a recently contributed article to Power Engineering magazine, power industry professionals Leslie Ponder and Kevin Cornish explore the future of decarbonization, and what it will take to get us to a future of net-zero carbon emissions or carbon-free energy goals in a rapidly decentralizing marketplace.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Market Insight: What Does the Sustainability & Climate Change Profession Look Like During, and After, COVID-19?

Communication and transparency are important right now. It is useful to share perspectives and information.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E7: Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org

Cheryl Timoney, Salesforce.org’s Senior Director of Tech for Social Impact, joins Pro Bono Perspectives host Danielle Holly to discuss Salesforce.org’s response to coronavirus, including pro bono support for nonprofit and education partners.

Social Impact & Volunteering

[WEBINAR] Reimagining Volunteering: Creative Ways to Do Good in a Time of Crisis

As we cope with a global pandemic, volunteering is going to have to look a little different. Accenture Canada, Dolby Laboratories and VolunteerMatch offer insights into how to reimagine volunteering, in small but meaningful ways.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Immediate Financial Goals Clash with Long-Term Purpose, What Gives?

COVID-19 has made the going considerably tougher for business in 2020. We don’t know yet precisely how each purpose-driven business leader will net out after this tumble-dry cycle.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nestlé Releases Its Creating Shared Value Progress Report

Nestlé has released its full Creating Shared Value 'Progress Report 2019'. It outlines the progress on its 36 societal and environmental commitments to be achieved by end 2020.

Education

Corporate and Education Leaders to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Education During Virtual Convening Hosted by Discovery Education

On April 9 at 1:30pm ET, Discovery Education will convene a virtual discussion between corporate and education leaders on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the US education system.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supplier Alliance for Microcredit $50,000 Annual Donors are Alleviating Poverty with Whole Planet Foundation

This year, we honor generous $50K Fund partners who are collectively committing $650,000 in 2020 to alleviate global poverty through microcredit.

Health & Healthcare

World Health Day 2020: Recognizing Nurses, Midwives, and Health Workers at the Frontlines of COVID-19 Response

World Health Day takes place on April 7th each year, marking the anniversary of when the World Health Organization (WHO) was founded.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands to Donate More Than Two Million Pieces of Personal Protection Equipment

Las Vegas Sands announced it will donate two million medical masks and 20,000 protective suits to help health-care professionals, first responders and nonprofit organizations in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Make Working from Home More Secure

During this global pandemic, companies are rightly considering the health and safety of their employees first by sending them home to work. But these measures could amplify another threat businesses need to be wary of: Cybersecurity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods, Feeding America Join Mr. Beast for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Smithfield Foods has partnered with Mr. Beast as part of its Good Food Challenge to benefit Feeding America by donating a million servings of protein to food banks in North Carolina for COVID-19 relief.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons and Safeway Are Helping to Connect Our Community by Sending Messages to Seniors in Washington State

Albertsons and Safeway in Washington are giving us a safe way to connect our community through their #SafeHugs4Seniors campaign.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers Remain Open Nationwide, Offer Free DOT Inspections to Keep Fleets on the Road

In response to the economic impact from COVID-19 and to help keep fleets on the road to deliver needed products like medical supplies and groceries, Goodyear CTSC Truck Care Centers are offering free Department of Transportation inspections.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Challenging Times Call for Clear Heads, Purpose-driven Priorities, and a Focus on Communities

While no one knows the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, HPE does know that it is a challenge unlike any faced in recent memory. HPE's mindset driving their COVID-19 response it to focus and prioritize on the things that are within their control.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dow to Expand Hand Sanitizer Production at Additional Sites in North America, Europe and Latin America

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an unprecedented impact around the world and needed medical, health and hygiene products are in short supply. In response, Dow will be producing hand sanitizer at manufacturing sites in the Americas.

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KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

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IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

GoDaddy Global Stakeholder Impact News & Reports

GoDaddy is committed to embedding sustainable practices across our business. Our approach focuses on creating long-term value for our customers...

License to Operate

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IWBI | WELL Building Standard

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AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations

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Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...